The National Steinbeck Center is a wonderful look into the life of the amazing author John Steinbeck.  There are 3 rooms where you can experience the literature and history, agriculture and art of John Steinbeck’s hometown.  There are a number of hands-on exhibits which thoroughly entertained the little ones and seven themed theaters showcasing a variety of readings and movies.

I love John Steinbeck novels – we have a few gathering dust on our bookshelves.   One in particular that I remember reading in school called Of Mice and Men.  Now that we have visited the Steinbeck Center I will be having Jay read it this year.  I picked up another Steinbeck book to add to our collection today called Cannery Row.   I thought that very fitting seeing as we are living in that area now.

Steinbeck Museum
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center
National Steinbeck Center

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5 comments

cat September 6, 2009 - 5:00 pm

I love John Steinbeck – such a great writer.

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Cheryl Lage September 6, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Now I think Ill need to revisit some Steinbeck! (What great pix!)

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Nat September 6, 2009 - 5:00 pm

When I was in college I house sat for a college prof- his father was one of Steinbecks editors, so I got to see some of his original manuscripts that they just had laying around the house. I asked if they had ever had them appraised- they said, Nah. Sheesh! Probably worth tons of money. Looks like a cool place to visit!

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Andrea September 7, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Love John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men left a huge impact on me after reading it in school.

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Lisa amp; Gerald September 8, 2009 - 5:00 pm

Looks like a great place to visit..

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